All the latest from around the county NEWS Nearlywed READY STEADY COOK! Gather your besties and get your aprons on for a hen or stag do with a difference! Reigate’s Lebnani Restaurant has just launched a series of cookery classes hosted by chef Jad Youssef. Learn and master the art of creating traditional Lebanese dishes, in a fun and intimate atmosphere. During the class, guests will receive a special Lebnani apron to wear and take home as a keepsake. On arrival enjoy a welcome drink and Zeytoun olives, then roll up your sleeves and enjoy a hands on cookery class, followed by a sit-down meal where you can enjoy your prepared dishes, with a glass of Lebanese wine! Whether you’re a kitchen novice or an experienced home cook, looking to expand your repertoire, these classes are tailored to suit all levels and an opportunity to immerse yourself into the vibrant world of Lebanese cuisine! Group classes will take place monthly on the first Sunday of every month, running all year and private classes can also be arranged. Prices start at £85 per person. For more information visit www.lebnani.co.uk LUXURY WELLNESS RETREAT LAUNCHES AT NUTFIELD PRIORY Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, is launching a series of holistic wellness retreats. This October, head to Nutfield Priory to broaden your nutritional know-how and feel at one with nature during this day-long retreat, with luxury touches throughout. Taking place on Sunday 8th October from 9.30am to 4pm, the retreat includes a restorative yoga class, nutrition workshop, tree-bathing and meditation session. Guests will also enjoy a healthy breakfast, lunch, snacks and smoothies and full use of spa and health club facilities with the opportunity to book additional spa treatments. Hotel rooms can also be booked alongside the retreats for those who want to enjoy a complete experience. To book your retreat and find out more, visit www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/wellness-retreats THE CAKE OF YOUR DREAMS The best thing about cake shopping is the tasting and it’s important that you try before you buy to make sure that the flavour you choose hits the spot. Lisa Broughton, owner of Wedding Cakes by Lisa, offers cake tasting boxes to her clients that contain five fresh flavours, packaged in a luxury gift box, and delivered straight to your door using next day delivery service (UK only). The boxes are priced at £25 but the best thing is, if you then order your cake with Lisa, the £25 will be deducted from your final invoice – so you’re eating cake for free! Lisa has lots of experience and this month celebrated 20 years of Wedding Cakes by Lisa. “Making cakes is who I am. I absolutely love what I do. My clients become my friends, and over the years I’ve even made wedding cakes for the children of my previous couples, so I’ve become part of their lives. I’ve seen all the trends come and go and come back around again so no request is too much,” says Lisa. Lisa creates beautiful, elegant, and stylish bespoke wedding cakes and specialises in crafting handmade sugar flowers, so your cake is sure to be a showstopper. Visit https://weddingcakesbylisa.co.uk to order your cake tasting box, view Lisa’s portfolio and to find out more. LOCAL NEWS 9
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